Monday, December 31, 2018

Sweet Tidings For A Happy New Year...And Fun Craft Tags

Merry Greetings and Sweet Tidings 
to you all!
And fling open wide the doors to
 the new adventures and 
possibilities of
a new year. 
A fresh beginning.
Does that give you hope
in your heart?

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I do hope that you're all doing 
well and have had a 
joyous time this past month.

My holiday was more meaningful this year.
Sharing our music was a joy as several 
  family members visited 
a home for the elderly. 
We sang carols and 
visited with these sweet ladies. 
They were so grateful and we just LOVED
our time with them! 

We also sang at the community 
Reason for the Season
program and were able to have two benefit
nights to raise money for
local Angel Tree kids and the volunteer
fire depts. I was so happy to be able to make a difference for Christmas by sharing our music.

The time was full while trying to keep in
 mind that Christmas 
is about love and that
kindness and sincerity are some of the most 
precious gifts that I can share.
This season has been 
 filled with so much 
good cheer and good things.
Cookie decorating with our
 kids and grandkids.

Twinkling lights~
Sparkles of the garlands~
Brightly colored packages 
with pretty ribbons and bows~
I enjoy it all so much!

But this year I took a little more time for me.
Making time to sit by the fireplace with 
hot cocoa and a good book.
Taking walks, reflecting 
and putting more value on my time.

I had a lot of peace 
this Christmas just 
knowing that God is working in my life. 
I'm so grateful for His goodness
and guidance as my life takes a
different turn. 
He is with us always.

But to be honest, there were 
some sad times too. 
I was missing my dad so much. 
We said goodbye to him 
16 years ago on Christmas eve.
(I wonder if they know how much we miss them.)
And missing my Ohio girl is always there.

 My heart goes out to all of you 
who have had hard things 
this Christmas season 
and heading into the New Year.
Amidst the magic of these special times, 
I found a little creative time and 
enjoyed making these
tags for my 
grand daughters.

Tags are so easy and can be 
for any occasion. 
I love layering and using bits and
baubles of any kind. 

They each have a
 pocket to tuck a little surprise in. 
 Both were tied with
a ribbon and a had a tiny note written 
on the back with the date. 

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I am sending warm greetings to
each of you for a New Year
that is abundant in love and wisdom, 
MAGIC and inspiration!
Prayers for finding your way through
the hard things while
embracing the times of growth.
May your hope and peace
 be overflowing for all that
comes your way.

Here's to you
and your best year yet! 
May it sparkle.

Cheers to 2019!
clink ;)


Blessings to you and thank you for 
coming by.

Tamara
XO